This is our local neighborhood elementary school. My oldest son started there in K in 2007. My…read moreyoungest one is still there about to go into 4th. There are many Pros and Cons about this school as I'm sure there are with any school. Personally, we have had some ups and downs at this school that have left me feeling a bit off put by it. (But that was our personal exp) There is a mixture of teachers. Some are EXCELLENT! If you are lucky enough to get one of these thank your lucky stars. If not, hold on for a bumpy school year. The ones who really care about education and not just having a pay check are the ones that shine at this school. And sadly are not the ones usually recognized either. The office staff for the most part are wonderful! There are a few you'd like to bop on the head. Mostly helpful and polite. There is usually a volunteer in the front office helping out as well. There is a full time nurse in site who takes care of everything medically related. The school is clean, like any place in Florida there are bugs but not from dirt. They repaint it the same ole boring colours of cream and turquoise. But the district only allows for a choice between two colours. There is a gym/cafeteria/auditorium. There is a huge back PE area. Field, court and playground. All is fenced in and locked up when school is in. The only way you can get in is through the front office with an ID in hand. There is a library, which is always in need of gently used books. There is a media center and a computer lab. There is no pre-school offered but there are special needs ISD classes. Limited parking in three lots. One of them is mainly teacher parking off to the side of the school. One of front and one in the back by the car circle. You can come have lunch with your kiddo which is pretty cool and they are always looking for volunteers for various things.

This school is very clean and neat. The staff are friendly and helpful, and they definitely love…read morethe kids. The administration can be helpful, maybe some more seminars could be helpful to update them on new tactics for the classroom as well as behavior issues. Loved coming here daily and seeing the smiles on those kids faces. Most parents are actively involved in the classroom or if not, keep in touch with teachers. Beautiful school that is kept safe and secure.

Academie Da Vinci provides excellent arts education as well as academics. Test scores consistently…read moreoutpace state and district averages and teachers are caring and attentive to student needs . The small setting is ideal for many students. Like any school, not everything is perfect, but I would highly recommend, in fact, I already have.

this school is absolutely terrible. they don't care about their students mental health. the…read more"reporting" system is rigged. they get kids in trouble for absolutely anything and everything and it feels like a prison. every day this school made me miserable and it just about takes a piece out of my soul every time i went. the staff laughs in your face when you need help the most. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

As a parent who did not know what to expect from a public middle school, I have been very impressed…read morewith the quality of the teachers, the curriculum and the care they provide. My son is currently in 8th grade. He has been attending Carwise since 6th grade. It has offered him a safe and caring environment where he can learn and grow. He enjoys school and does not complain. He has been fortunate to have had the opportunity to take advanced courses and even high school level courses. This isn't something that private schools can easily offer because of the limitations of staff and class size (our experience). At Carwise he's in a classroom full of his peers taking advantage of the opportunity to take advanced classes. We have had the opportunity to meet with teachers and staff as well as nurse, the security officers, principal and counselors and they have all been very helpful and supportive. Having a son with a severe peanut allergy adds to the concerns of a parent and this school has been very good for our son and has put those concerns at ease. Our son also got involved in a team sport. It was fun and challenging. When we enrolled our son it was B rated. It has been an A rated school since. I do wish the car line moved faster. It lags and this is a minor drawback.

because its school and i do not like school sad depressed so sad also they make me wake up early…read moreand have lots of assignments i am not a robot i cant do all ur assignments

Demographic breakdown by ethnicity for Roland Park K-8 magnet school 2022-2023. 37% receive free…read moreand reduced lunches. This data is consistent with other public schools in the area.

Well it's almost that time for my first born to start elementary school and man I'm not ready…read more My wife entered our daughter into the magent lottery for Roland Park and she was selected and were here today to go on a tour of the school. Beautiful school no special effects but just well maintained and man the programs they have here are intriguing. We were able to see most of the school but mainly Kindergarten classes while in session. Each class we entered a student would speak to us and i was amazed with the students well spoken and very knowledgeable about their topic. Everything seems great about this school from the outside looking in, once my daughter completes her first year I'll write an update review. Now the reason my wife choose this school was because she was told how diverse Roland park was and I'm here to tell you that's not true from what i witnessed. We visited maybe 7 different classes and not one black or latino teacher. Each class had one black student and yes i was looking. We saw teachers in the hallway walking their students from classes to classes and nope no diversity in sight. Definitely not surprising being that most folks see corporate America as diverse because they're a handful of black and brown folks in a office. Maybe they do have black and latino teachers but i didn't see not one and honestly i only saw one staffer that was black the entire 2hrs we was on the tour. Nevertheless the verdict is still out but looks to be a good school and i hope my daughter first experience in this school is a good one

School year 2023-24 Our family met with the current…read moreprincipal of Largo High School, Jennifer Staten shortly before this school year. Mrs. Staten is a wonderful person. She is kind, thoughtful, engaging and supportive of her students. Up until this point in our child's education we have never experienced such an overwhelming welcoming response from any school administrator. Her support and concern for our child's success is genuine and sincere. We look forward to seeing how her guidance improves our relationship with the school community and impacts our child's future.

awful school, the school system is terrible and doesnt believe the kids at all no matter how good…read morethey are in school. lots of bullying and stigma; its not a good environment. the teachers here doesnt teach, giving out packets and sitting right back down at there desk. i would never recommend this school, it may have good scores but the people inside the school will make you hate this place.

The teachers were good and seemed to be trying their best but the students could make sailors…read moreblush. They openly curse in front of adults and I wish it was just an F bomb here or there. My son was verbally and physically assaulted multiple times and we had to pull him for his own safety. If you have a special needs child, this isn't the school for you.

My grandson, who attends Largo Middle IB World School and is an FBLA students who had an incredible…read moretime at the Fall Rally at the St. Pete Coliseum! The event was well organized, engaging, and gave the students a true taste of a professional business conference--from dressing in business attire to hearing inspiring speakers and networking with other future leaders. Many thanks to Coach I and Mrs. Ondos for making this opportunity possible for our kids!"

Best of the best! Look no farther for an outstanding preschool experience for both parents and…read morechildren. Our son was almost 3 when he started Country Day IRB. We were all a bit nervous for his first time away from the nest. The staff was patient, pleasant, and worked hard to make his transition as easy as possible. Daily schedule includes circle time, age appropriate learning stations, and enrichment activities like PE, Yoga, Art, and Music. Plus they periodically host guest speakers from the community like law enforcement and other service workers. The tuition rates are reasonable for the quality of education provided. In addition to the outstanding teachers and well-rounded teaching approach, the school uses a wonderful app called Seesaw (like a virtual diary) where teachers post pictures and videos for parents. Seesaw gives parents the opportunity to see their child engaged in daily activities. Not only does this app provide a sense of comfort for parents, it generates specific topics for after school conversations. I have high expectations for our son's educational experience and County Day School at Indian Rocks Beach continues to exceed all of them.

We considered many options for our son's education, and we knew that this was the most critical…read moredecision when it comes to his early, formative years. As soon as we made contact with the Waldorf School of Tampa Bay, we knew that we had found something unique. My son and I were introduced to the school through the Merrily We Meet parent/child classes, taught by one of the most delightful educators you'll ever meet - Ms. Connie. She provides a beautiful introduction to Waldorf education through modeling, singing, simple handwork, puppetry, article/book discussions, and so much more! If you are interested in learning more about Waldorf education, this is such a lovely way to start. I will forever treasure the early days when I was able to attend class with my son! I shared everything I learned with my husband, who did some more research and went to tour the school with me. We saw the campus (it's magical), talked to the administration and faculty, asked tons of questions about curriculum and safety and social emotional well-being, and left the tour feeling so relieved that we had found a school where we felt our son could have the space and guidance to thrive; not just academically, but also physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Fast forward to the end of our son's first year in the early childhood program and we cannot be happier. He is excited to go to school every morning. He has lots of free play inside and outside, circle time, a healthy and hearty organic snack prepared by his teachers, and plenty of opportunities to socialize in different settings - from outside in the sandbox, to inside playing with toys, to around the table sharing a meal. He loves his teachers, and we do too! They have been very helpful in sharing ways that we can support our son's first year in school. We treasure the fact that they honor our son's current stage of childhood and respect him as a unique individual. In addition to our son's day to day happiness with his teachers and classmates, we have learned what it means to participate in a school that nurtures not only it's children, but entire families! We have had many opportunities to become involved in our school community through the parent council and through monthly parent education sessions presented by various teachers. Topics are always inspiring and range from nourishing a child's imagination, to how art feeds science, to creating loving boundaries, and many more. We have felt so welcomed and respected by the entire community throughout our first year as a Waldorf family. And we've learned a lot, too! In summary, my child is safe, well cared for, and respected at his school. His teachers know what is developmentally appropriate for his age and for him as a person, and they guide him accordingly. The teachers, administrators, and parents all support each other and the result is this peaceful, thriving, magical little community beneath the oak trees in Palm Harbor, FL. A place where learners are exposed to rigorous academics alongside the arts, plenty of time to explore and play and move their bodies, instruction in multiple languages, hands-on experiences, and countless opportunities to think critically. And I'm so glad that we get to be a part of it!

Was a skeptic on Waldorf education before coming here. But now my kids actually have a love for…read morelearning, and can compose themselves in public without needing an iPad stuck to their faces. You reap what you sow and I'm very happy with the direction my kids are going.